Patchier: meaning, definitions and examples

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patchier

 

[ หˆpรฆสงษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inconsistent coverage

The term 'patchier' is used to describe something that is uneven or irregular in quality or extent. It often refers to situations where there is a mix of good and bad elements, making the overall experience or condition somewhat unreliable. For instance, in the context of weather, 'patchier' might denote varying weather conditions in different areas. Similarly, in discussions about performance or quality, it can imply that there are significant fluctuations.

Synonyms

intermittent, irregular, sporadic, uneven

Examples of usage

  • The service was patchier than expected.
  • His skills have become patchier over time.
  • The internet connection was patchier in rural areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "patchier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fleckig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercorak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plamisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใ ใ‚‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tachetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lekeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ๋œ๋ฃฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‘้ฉณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lekeli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manchado

Etymology

The word 'patchy' originates from the noun 'patch,' which comes from the Middle English word 'pach' or 'pache.' This was derived from Old English 'pรฆcc,' meaning a piece of cloth or a small area of surface. The suffix '-y' is often used to form adjectives, indicating the quality of the noun it modifies. Therefore, 'patchy' describes something characterized by patches, implying irregularity or variability. Over time, 'patchy' evolved in usage, extending beyond fabrics to describe various situations with uneven characteristics, such as patchy performance or patchy distribution. The comparative form 'patchier' follows the standard adjective modification for increasing the degree of the quality described, becoming part of the rich tapestry of English language evolution.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,922, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.